Please be aware that Croydon Council are running a programme in relation to our response to COVID-19 called the Targeted Community Testing programme.
The team are tasked with engaging with residents which includes door knocking to offer information and signposting on Testing, Vaccinations and isolation payments and health issues that have a negative impact with COVID. They also hand out Home Test Kits where required at the doorstep.
The team will attend generally wearing Croydon Council vests and should be carrying badges to identify themselves if required. They will be engaging with residents to see where help might be needed, to identify issues preventing people from getting vaccinated and assisting people to find the right information where required.
They will be asking questions related to COVID-19 and trying to see if there is anything the council can help with to continue to help keep our residents safe.
Tests are provided for FREE. There is no payment required for this service.
Croydon Trading Standards are aware we usually discourage opening the door to cold callers. You do not have to engage with the staff or provide any information. However, please remember the main aim of this engagement programme is to continue to provide an effective response to COVID-19. Therefore, if this team do knock and you are satisfied by checking their credentials that they are part of this programme, the council would appreciate your support.
For further information in relation to COVID-19 and the council response please visit:
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-and-service-updates